Exams
Exams
Everything you need to be exams ready.
If you have exams at Kent, these pages have everything you need from what to expect, to support and how to prepare.
Want to avoid the commute for your exam? You can book exams accommodation on Canterbury campus.
Students who may need exams adjustments for medical or mental health reasons should contact the Student Support and Wellbeing team as soon as possible. There are termly deadlines to apply for adjustments which you can see on the Key Dates timeline.
Exams are part of our new assessment weeks. For more support and information on assessments, such as online quizzes and coursework, please contact your School or Student Administration.
Exams for 2025/26
We've listened to your feedback and assessments are being done differently from 2025/26. Assessments will be at the end of each term while course content is fresh in your mind, meaning you get more feedback as you go. This is part of wider changes to our academic year and module structure which will help make it easier for you to plan work, life and study.
Assessment Weeks
Autumn Term 6 -12 December
Spring Term 14 - 20 March
Summer Term 6 - 19 June
(Exams will not take place on Sundays)
Exam guidance
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In-person exams
Prepare for an in-person exam and what to expect on the day.
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What you can and can't bring into an exam
What you'll need and what you must leave at home. (No bags are allowed at Exam venues.)
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Exam FAQs
Check out this list of most frequently asked questions about exams at Kent.
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Exam results
What you need to know about exam results and next steps.
What to expect in the Exam Venues
Watch the following short videos for advice and what to expect if you have exams in the Sports Centre or Keynes in Canterbury.
Sports Centre
What to expect if you are taking in-person exams in the Sports Centre.
Keynes (ILP students)
Advice for Kent students with an Inclusive Learning Plan (ILP) taking in-person exams in Keynes.
Exams timeline
Exam Adjustments
You can apply for adjusted exam arrangements using these links for religious observance or adjust your ILP, please be aware of the deadlines to apply.
Revision and support
Your School and Academic Advisors will provide you lots of resources to help you revise and the Skills for Academic Success (SAS) team have plenty of revision guides.
Exam timetables released
Timetables will be able to view in KentVision approximately two weeks prior to assessments at the end of each term.
The night before an exam
Calm last minute nerves with our night before the exam checklist. Don't forget to allow time to store any bags you bring.
During an exam
Allow yourself plenty of time, including time to store your bag. Tips on how to calm any worries during the exam.
Results
Marks for Autumn & Spring will be in your ISAR letter the following term. Your end of year results are published in summer. Details can be found here.
Resits
Prepare to return to campus if you need to resit exams.
Assessment Marks and Exam Results
Your marks for Autumn and Spring term modules will be communicated via your In Stage Assessment Review (ISAR) letter the following term. For end-of-year results, you will be sent an access link to your final results following a Board of Examiners.
These will be sent to your Kent email by the dates below.
| 2026 | |
| Autumn Term | Thu 3 February |
| Spring Term | Thu 30 April |
| Summer Term | Mon 20 July for Undergraduate Finalists & Year-In Fri 31 July for Foundation, Undergraduate Stages 1 & 2 |
| Resits | Tue 22 September |
| Postgraduate (Taught) | 19 October |
Some provisional Autumn and Spring term assessment marks may be visible on KentVision ahead of these dates. These will be temporarily hidden while the system calculates your overall marks. Your module convenor will let you know once your confirmed marks are ready to view. If you can’t see them, please don’t worry. Check back after your ISAR letter has been sent to you. Final end-of-year results will only be visible from the dates above.
Reviewing your termly progress enables you to understand how you are doing, track your academic progress and receive support sooner if your results are not what you expected.
Getting support
If you have not passed one or more modules, the Engagement Support team will get in touch to discuss how to help you get back on track. Your Academic Adviser and the Student Support teams are always open to you for any questions you have about your results.
Where can I get support?
Staff at the University and Kent Students' Union are on hand to help, including:
- Your Schools team
- Kent Students' Union Advice Service
- Student Support and Wellbeing
- Skills for Academic Success team
Not sure where to start? Ask Nexus and they can point you in the right direction.
Not passed? Here are your options
It can feel very upsetting and overwhelming if you don't pass, but you have options and we are here to help!
These options include:
Resit or resubmit
This is when you retake one or more assessments or redo coursework.
There is a fee to resit or resubmit. If you cannot pay this fee due to financial hardship, please get in touch so we can discuss your options and financial support available.
Appeal (early resolution request)
This is when you ask the exam board to reconsider their decision. To appeal, you need to get in touch with your School. The Advice Service | Kent Students’ Union can support you with appeals.
Repeat
This is when you redo the whole module or equivalent number of credits in the next academic year.
As long as the module isn’t compulsory, you could choose another module.
You would need to attend all lectures and seminars, and follow the full assessment requirements.
Find out how repeating can affect your finances if you are funded by Student Finance England, as well as visa advice.
Exam Calm
Sitting assessments for anyone can be a stressful time as you try to balance preparation, study and nerves during assessments. Student Support & Wellbeing (SSW) and the Skills for Academic Success (SAS) team have guidance for managing your wellbeing and information on how to study well.
